Agilent N5182A MXG and N5162A MXG ATE Vector Signal Generators

Agilent N5182A MXG and N5162A MXG ATE Vector Signal Generators Data Sheet Optimized for Performance and Speed Fast switching speeds Industry-best ACPR Simplified self-maintenance Signal Studio software High output power

Table of Contents Definitions......................................................... 3 Frequency......................................................... 4 Amplitude......................................................... 6 Spectral Purity..................................................... 11 Analog Modulation................................................. 13 Frequency modulation............................................ 13 Phase modulation............................................... 13 Amplitude modulation............................................ 13 Internal analog modulation source.................................. 14 Pulse modulation................................................ 15 Narrow pulse modulation............................................ 14 External modulation inputs........................................ 15 Simultaneous modulation......................................... 15 Vector Modulation.................................................. 16 Baseband Generator................................................ 17 EVM performance data........................................... 2 3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance.............................. 2 3GPP2 cdma2 distortion performance........................... 21 GSM/EDGE output RF spectrum (ORFS)............................. 22 82.16e mobile WiMAX distortion performance...................... 22 WLAN......................................................... 23 QPSK.......................................................... 24 General Characteristics............................................. 25 Ordering Information................................................ 28 Archive Section.................................................... 29 Related Literature.................................................. 31 Application literature............................................. 31 Product literature................................................ 31 2

Definitions Specification (spec): Represents warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of to 55 C, unless otherwise stated, and after a 45 minute warm-up period. The specifications include measurement uncertainty. Data represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted. Typical (typ): Represents characteristic performance, which 8% of the instruments manufactured will meet. This data is not warranted, does not include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 25 C). Nominal (nom): The expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose performance is by design, such as the 5 Ω connector. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 C). Measured (meas): An attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 C). Note: All graphs contain measured data from several units at room temperature unless otherwise noted. 3

Frequency Range Option 53 Option 56 1 khz to 3 GHz 1 khz to 6 GHz Minimum frequency 1 khz 1 Resolution Phase offset.1 Hz Adjustable in nominal.1 increments Frequency bands 2 Band Frequency range N 1 1 khz to < 25 MHz 1 2 25 to < 375 MHz.25 3 375 to < 75 MHz.5 4 75 to < 15 MHz 1 5 15 to < 3.1 MHz 2 6 3.1 to 6 MHz 4 Switching speed 3, 4, 6 Type Standard Option UNZ 5 Option UNZ 5 (typical) Digital modulation off SCPI mode 5 ms (typ) 1.15 ms 95 µs List/Step sweep mode 5 ms (typ) 9 µs 7 µs Digital modulation on SCPI mode 5 ms (typ) 1.15 ms 1.5 ms List/Step sweep mode 5 ms (typ) 9 µs 8 µs 1. Performance below 25 khz is unspecified except as indicated, for units with serial numbers ending with 4742xxxx or greater. For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document. 2. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document. 3. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to within.1 ppm of final frequency or within 1 Hz, whichever is greater, and amplitude settled to within.2 db. 4. Additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within.2 db when switching to or from frequencies < 5 khz. 5. Specifications apply when status register updates are off. 6. With Internal Channel Corrections on, the frequency switching speed is < 1 ms (measured) for list mode and SCPI mode cached frequency points. For the initial frequency point in SCPI mode the time is < 75 ms (measured). The instrument will automatically cache the most recently used 256 frequencies. There is no speed degradation for amplitude-only changes. Internal Channel Correction applies to FW A.1.6 or greater with Option N5162/82AK-R2C. 4

Accuracy ± aging rate ± temperature effects ± line voltage effects Internal time base reference oscillator aging rate ± 5 ppm/1 yrs, < ± 1 ppm/yr (nom) 1 Temperature effects Line voltage effects Reference output Frequency Amplitude ± 1 ppm ( to 55 C) (nom) ±.1 ppm (nom); 5% to 1% (nom) 1 MHz +4 dbm (nom) into 5 Ω load External reference input Input frequency Standard Option 1ER 1 MHz 1 to 5 MHz (in multiples of.1 Hz) Lock range ± 1 ppm Amplitude > 3.5 to 2 dbm (nom) Impedance 5 Ω (nom) Waveform Sine or square Digital sweep modes Operating modes Sweep range Dwell time Number of points Step change Triggering Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced frequency steps) List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency steps) Can also simultaneously sweep amplitude and waveforms. See amplitude and baseband generator sections for more detail. Within instrument frequency range 1 µs to 1 s 2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 321 (list sweep) Linear or logarithmic Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB) 1. Aging rate is determined by design as a function of the TCXO. It is not specified. 5

Amplitude Output power 1 Minimum output power -11 dbm with Option 1EQ -127 dbm 2 Range Standard 3 Option 1EA 1 khz to 5 MHz +13 dbm +15 dbm > 5 MHz to 3 GHz +13 dbm +23 dbm > 3 GHz to 5. GHz +13 dbm +17 dbm > 5. GHz +11 dbm +16 dbm 3 25 Output power (dbm) 2 15 1 5 Maximum power with Option 1EA Maximum standard power 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) Resolution Step attenuator Connector.1 db (nom) to 13 db in 5 db steps, electronic type 5 Ω (nom) SWR 4 1.7 GHz 1.4:1 (typ) > 1.7 to 3 GHz 1.55:1 (typ) > 3 to 4 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) > 4 to 6 GHz 1.6:1 (typ) Maximum reverse power Max DC voltage 5 VDC (nom) 1 khz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) 1. Quoted specifications between 2 and 3 C. Maximum output power typically decreases by.4 db/ C for temperatures outside this range. 2. Settable to 144 dbm with Option 1EQ, but unspecified below 127 dbm. 3. Specifications apply to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater. For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at the end of this document. 4. SWR values apply to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater. For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document. 6

Switching speed 1, 2 Type Standard Option UNZ Option UNZ typical Digital modulation off SCPI mode 5 ms (typ) 75 µs 65 µs List/Step sweep mode 5 ms (typ) 5 µs 4 µs Digital modulation on SCPI mode 5 ms (typ) 1.15 ms 95 µs List/Step sweep mode 5 ms (typ) 9 µs 7 µs Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 3 [ALC on] Standard Option 1EQ +23 5 to 6 dbm < 6 to 11 dbm < 11 to 127 dbm 1 khz to 25 khz 4 ±.6 db ±1. db > 25 khz to 1 MHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1.7 db > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1. db > 1 to 3 GHz ±.6 db ±.8 db ±1.1 db > 3 to 4 GHz ±.7 db ±.8 db ±1.1 db > 4 to 6 GHz ±.8 db ±1.1 db ±1.3 db 1. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within.2 db. For units with serial numbers ending in 4742xxxx or less, switching speed is specified for power levels < +5 dbm. 2. Switching speed specifications apply when status register updates are off. 3. Quoted specifications between 2 C and 3 C. For temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by.5 db/ C for frequencies 4.5 GHz and.1 db/ C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz. Output power may drift up to.3 db per g/kg change in specific humidity (nom). 4. Specification applies to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater. For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document. 5. Or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower. 7

Absolute level accuracy in CW mode [ALC off, relative to ALC on] ±.35 db (typ) Absolute level accuracy in digital I/Q mode [ALC on, relative to CW] 3 MHz to 2.5 GHz ±.25 db 3.3 to 3.8 GHz ±.45 db 5. to 6. GHz ±.25 db 1.8.6 Level accuracy at 11 dbm 1.8.6 Level accuracy at 13 dbm Power error (db).4.2.2.4.6 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean.8 Lower std dev (1 σ) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHz) Power error (db).4.2.2.4.6 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean.8 Lower std dev (1 σ) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHz) 1 Level accuracy at 14 dbm.8.6.4 Power error (db).2.2.4.6.8 1 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHz) 8

Amplitude repeatablity +5 dbm ALC on Relative level accuracy at 85 MHz initial power +1 dbm.5.5 Delta from initial (db).4.3.2.1.1.2.3.4.5 85 MHz 19 MHz 22 MHz 35 MHz 58 MHz 2 4 6 8 1 12 Elapsed time (minutes) Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return to a given power setting after a random excursion to any other frequency and power setting. It should not be confused with absolute level accuracy. Power error (db).4.3.2.1.1.2.3.4 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ).5 2 4-6 8 1 12 14 Final power (dbm) Relative level accuracy measures the accuracy of a step change from any power level to any other power level. This is useful for large changes (i.e. 5 db steps). Error (db).3.2.1.1 ALC linearity 85 MHz, CW, relative to dbm Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) Error (db).3.2.1.1 ALC linearity 19 MHz, CW, relative to dbm Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ ).2.2.3 2 15 1 5 5 1 Amplitude (db).3 2 15 1 5 5 1 Amplitude (db) 9

Error (db).3.2.1.1 ALC linearity 22 MHz, CW, relative to dbm Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) Error (db).3.2.1.1 ALC linearity 35 MHz, CW, relative to dbm Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ).2.2.3 2 15 1 5 5 1 Amplitude (db).3 2 15 1 5 5 1 Amplitude (db) ALC linearity 58 MHz, CW, relative to dbm Linearity measures the accuracy of small changes while the attenuator is held in a steady state. This is useful for fine resolution changes. Error (db).3.2.1 Upper std dev (1 s) Mean Lower std dev (1 s).1.2.3 25 2 15 1 5 5 Amplitude (db) User flatness correction Number of points 321 Number of tables Dependent on available free memory in instrument; 1, maximum Entry modes Digital sweep modes Operating modes USB/LAN direct power meter control, LAN to GPIB and USB to GPIB, remote bus and manual USB/GPIB power meter control Step sweep (evenly spaced amplitude steps) List sweep (arbitrary list of amplitude steps) Can also simultaneously sweep frequency and waveforms. See frequency and baseband generator sections for more detail. Sweep range Dwell time Number of points Step change Triggering Within instrument amplitude range 1 µs to 1 s 2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 321 (list sweep) Linear Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB) 1

Spectral Purity Single sideband phase noise [at 2 khz offset] 5 MHz 126 dbc/hz (typ) 1 GHz 121 dbc/hz (typ) 2 GHz 115 dbc/hz (typ) 3 GHz 11 dbc/hz (typ) 4 GHz 19 dbc/hz (typ) 6 GHz 14 dbc/hz (typ) -2-3 -4-5 -6-7 -8-9 -1-11 -12-13 -14-15 -16-17 1.E+1 Single sideband phase noise in CW mode 1.E+2 1.E+3 1.E+4 1.E+5 1.E+6 1.E+7 L(f) [dbc/hz] vs. f[hz] 5.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 2.2 GHz 1.9 GHz 1 GHz 85 MHz 1.E+8-2 -3-4 -5-6 -7-8 -9-1 -11-12 -13-14 -15-16 -17 1.E+1 Single sideband phase noise with I/Q modulation 1.E+2 1.E+3 1.E+4 1.E+5 1.E+6 1.E+7 L(f) [dbc/hz] vs. f[hz] 5.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 2.2 GHz 1.9 GHz 1 GHz 85 MHz 1.E+8-2 -3-4 -5-6 -7-8 -9-1 -11-12 -13-14 -15-16 -17 1.E+1 Single sideband phase noise optimized signal-to-noise floor mode¹ 1.E+2 1.E+3 1.E+4 1.E+5 1.E+6 1.E+7 L(f) [dbc/hz] vs. f[hz] 5.8 GHz 3.5 GHz 2.2 GHz 1.9 GHz 1 GHz 85 MHz 1.E+8 1. Signal-to-noise optimized mode will improve broadband noise floor. In this mode, other specifications may not apply. Applies to instrument serial number prefix 4818xxxx or above. 11

Residual FM [CW mode, 3 Hz to 3 khz BW, CCITT, rµs] < N x 2 Hz (typ) Harmonics 1 [CW mode, output level] Range (< +4 dbm) 1EA (< +12 dbm) 25 khz to 3 GHz < 35 dbc < 3 dbc > 3 to 4 GHz < 41 dbc (typ) < 3 dbc (typ) > 4 to 6 GHz < 53 dbc (typ) < 4 dbc (typ) Nonharmonics 1 [CW mode] > 1 khz offset 25 khz to 25 MHz < 62 dbc, < 7 dbc (typ) > 25 to 375 MHz < 68 dbc, < 81 dbc (typ) > 375 to 75 MHz < 57 dbc, < 73 dbc (typ) > 75 MHz to 3 GHz < 54 dbc, < 62 dbc (typ) > 3 to 6 GHz < 47 dbc, < 56 dbc (typ) Subharmonics 1 [CW mode] 25 khz to 3. GHz < 73 dbc > 3. to 4.5 GHz < 68 dbc > 4.5 to 5.5 GHz < 56 dbc > 5.5 to 6 GHz < 52 dbc Jitter 2 Carrier SONET/SDH Frequency Data rate rms jitter BW µui rms Femtoseconds 155 MHz 155 MB/s 1 Hz to 1.5 MHz 84 537 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 khz to 5 MHz 47 75 2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 khz to 2 MHz 178 72 1. Harmonics, subharmonics, and non-harmonics apply to instruments with serial number prefixes 4818xxxx or greater and are typical outside the frequency range of the instrument. Refer to the Archive Section at end of this document for specifications for units with lower serial numbers. 2. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode at +1 dbm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please consult your sales representative. 12

Analog Modulation Frequency modulation 1 (Option UNT) Max deviation N 1 MHz (nom) Resolution.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, which ever is greater (nom) Deviation accuracy [1 khz rate, deviation is N x 5 khz] < ±2% + 2 Hz Modulation frequency response [at 1 khz deviation] 1 db bandwidth 3 db bandwidth DC coupled DC to 3 MHz (nom) DC to 7 MHz (nom) AC coupled 5 Hz to 3 MHz (nom) 5 Hz to 7 MHz (nom) Carrier frequency accuracy < ±.2% of set deviation relative to CW in DCFM + (N 1 Hz) 2 < ±.6% of set deviation + (N 1 Hz) (typ) 3 Distortion [1 khz rate, deviation is N x 5 khz] <.4% Sensitivity when using external input +1 V peak for indicated deviation (nom) Phase modulation 1 (Option UNT) Modulation deviation and frequency response: Max dev 3 db bandwidth Normal BW N 5 radians (nom) DC to 1 MHz (nom) High BW mode N.5 radians (nom) DC to 4 MHz (nom) Resolution.1% of deviation (nom) Deviation accuracy [1 khz rate, normal BW mode] < +.5% +.1 rad (typ) Distortion [1 khz rate, deviation normal BW mode] <.2% (typ) Sensitivity when using external input +1 V peak for indicated deviation (nom) Amplitude modulation 1, 4 (Option UNT) AM depth type Linear or exponential Depth Maximum 1% Resolution.1% of depth (nom) Depth accuracy [1 khz rate] < ±4% of setting +1% (typ) Modulation rate [3 db BW] DC coupled to 1 khz (typ) AC coupled 5 Hz to 1 khz (typ) Distortion [1 khz rate] < 2% (typ) Sensitivity when using external input +1 V peak for indicated depth (nom) 1. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications. Refer to page 4 for N value. 2. Specification valid for temperature changes of less than ± 5 C since last DCFM calibration. 3. Typical performance immediately after a DCFM calibration. 4. AM is specified at carrier frequencies from 1 MHz to 3 GHz, power levels ±4 dbm, and with ALC on and envelope peaks within ALC operating range ( 2 dbm to maximum specified power, excluding step-attenuator setting). 13

Internal analog modulation source (Single sine wave generator for use with AM, FM, phase modulation. Requires Option UNT) Waveform Sine Rate range.1 Hz to 2 MHz (tuneable to 3 MHz) Resolution.1 Hz Frequency accuracy Same as RF reference source (nom) Pulse modulation (Option UNU) 1 On/Off ratio > 8 db (typ) Rise time < 5 ns (typ) Fall time < 5 ns (typ) Minimum width ALC on 2 µs ALC off 5 ns Resolution 2 ns (nom) Pulse repetition frequency ALC on DC to 5 khz ALC off DC to 2 MHz Level accuracy < 1 db (typ) (relative to CW, ALC on or off) Video feedthrough < 25 mv (typ) 2 Pulse overshoot < 15% (typ) Pulse compression 5 ns (typ) Pulse delay RF delay (video to RF output) 1 ns (nom) Video delay (ext input to video) 3 ns (nom) External input Input impedance 5 ohm (nom) Level +1 Vpeak = ON (nom) Internal pulse generator Modes Free-run, square, triggered, adjustable doublet, trigger doublet, gated, and external pulse Square wave rate.1 Hz to 1 MHz,.1 Hz resolution (nom) Pulse period 5 ns to 42 seconds (nom) Pulse width 5 ns to pulse period 1 ns (nom) Resolution 1 ns Adjustable trigger delay: pulse period + 1 ns to pulse period to pulse width 1 ns Settable delay Free run 3.99 to 3.97 µs Triggered to 4 s Resolution [delay, width, period] 1 ns (nom) Pulse doublets 1st pulse delay (relative to sync out) to 42 s pulse width 1 ns 1st pulse width 5 ns to 42 s delay 1 ns 2nd pulse delay (relative to pulse 1) to 42 s (delay1 + width2) 1 ns 2nd pulse width 2 ns to 42 s (delay1 + delay2) 1 ns 1. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 5 MHz. Operable down to 1 MHz. 2. Specification applies for power levels < 1 dbm. 14

Narrow pulse modulation (Option UNW) 1 5 MHz to 3. GHz Above 3. GHz On/Off ratio > 8 db (typ) > 8 db (typ) Rise/Fall times (Tr, Tf) < 1 ns; 7 ns (typ) < 1 ns; 7 ns (typ) Minimum pulse width Internally leveled 2 µs 2 µs ALC off 2 2 ns 2 ns Repetition frequency Internally leveled 1 Hz to 5 khz 1 Hz to 5 khz ALC off 2 dc to 5 MHz dc to 1 MHz Level accuracy (relative to CW) Internally leveled < ±1. db < ±1. db ALC off 2 < ±1. db (typ) < ±1. db (typ) Width compression < 5 ns (typ) < 5 ns (typ) (RF width relative to video out) Video feed-through 3 < 5 mv (typ) < 5 mv (typ) Video delay (ext input to video) 2 ns (nom) 2 ns (nom) RF delay (video to RF output) 1 ns (nom) 1 ns (nom) Pulse overshoot < 15% (typ) < 15% (typ) Input level +1 Vpeak = RF On +1 Vpeak = RF On Input impedance 5 Ω (nom) 5 Ω (nom) Td Video delay (variable) Tw Video pulse width (variable) Tp Pulse period (variable) Tm RF delay Trf RF pulse width Tf RF pulse fall time Tr RF pulse rise time Vor Pulse overshoot Vf Video feedthrough Sync Output Video Output RF Pulse Output Td 5% Tw Tp Tm 5% Vor 1% Trf 5% Vf 9% Tr Tf External modulation inputs 4 (Requires Option UNT) Modulation types Input impedance FM, AM, phase mod, pulse mod 5 Ω (nom) Simultaneous modulation 5 All modulation types (FM, AM, φm and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously enabled except: FM and phase modulation can not be combined; two modulation types can not be simultaneously generated using the same modulation source. For example the baseband generator, AM, and FM can run concurrently and all will modulate the output RF. This is useful for simulating signal impairments. 1. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 5 MHz. Operable down to 1 MHz. 2. With power search on. 3. Video feed through applies to power levels < +1 dbm. 4. Option UNT required for FM, AM, and phase mod inputs. Option UNU or UNW required for pulse modulation inputs. 5. If AM or pulse modulation are on then phase and FM specifications do not apply. 15

Vector Modulation I/Q input and output data 1 External I/Q inputs 2 Impedance 5 Ω (nom) Bandwidth Up to 1 MHz baseband (nom) Up to 2 MHz RF (nom) I offset ±1 mv Q offset ±1 mv Quadrature angle adjustment ±2 units For optimum ACPR/EVM performance up to specified RF output power. 3 Range I, Q (rms) rss 1 khz to 1.2 GHz 132 mv 187 mv 1.2 GHz to 1.45 GHz 123 mv 174 mv 1.45 GHz to 2.2 GHz 114 mv 161 mv 2.2 GHz to 2.45 GHz 1 mv 141 mv 2.45 GHz to 3. GHz 81 mv 115 mv 3. GHz to 3.9 GHz 112 mv 158 mv 3.9 GHz to 4.5 GHz 132 mv 187 mv 4.5 GHz to 5.8 GHz 9 mv 127 mv 5.8 GHz to 6 GHz 25 mv 35 mv Internal I/Q from baseband generator I offset ±2% Q offset ±2% I/Q gain ±1 db Quadrature angle adjustment ±1 I/Q skew ±8 ns I/Q delay ±4 ns External I/Q outputs Impedance 5 Ω (nom) per output 1 ohm (nom) differential output Type Single ended or differential (Option 1EL) Maximum voltage per output ±2 V peak to peak; into high impedance Bandwidth 5 MHz baseband (nom) 1 MHz RF (nom) Common mode I/Q offset ±5 V into high impedance Differential mode I offset ±5 mv into high impedance Differential mode Q offset ±5 mv into high impedance 16 1. I/Q adjustments represent user interface parameter ranges and not specifications. 2. ALC must be on while using external IQ inputs. 3. ACPR/EVM degrades beyond listed RF output power. db 3 1 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 I/Q bandwidth using external I/Q source (ALC off). 58 MHz 35 MHz 22 MHz 19 MHz 18 MHz 85 MHz 15 2 15 1 5 5 1 15 2 Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)

db 2 1.5 1.5 -.5-1 -1.5 I/Q bandwidth plot using optional internal baseband generator (Internal Channel Corrections ON) 2-2 -5-4 -3-2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency offset from carrier (MHz) 58 MHz 35 MHz 22 MHz 19 MHz 18 MHz 85 MHz db I/Q bandwidth plot using optional internal baseband generator 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 58 MHz 7 35 MHz 8 22 MHz 9 19 MHz 1 18 MHz 11 85 MHz 12 13 14 15 6 45 3 15 15 3 45 6 Frequency offset from carrier (MHz) Baseband Generator (Options 651, 652, 654) Channels 2 [I and Q] Sample rate and bandwidth Clock rate Bandwidth Option 651 1 Sa/s to 3 MSa/s 24 MHz Option 652 1 Sa/s to 6 MSa/s 48 MHz Option 654 1 Sa/s to 125 MSa/s 1 MHz Effective DAC resolution 11 bits 16 bits (Option UNV) Reconstruction filter 5 MHz Baseband frequency offset range ± 5 MHz Waveform switching speed Type Standard Option UNZ SCPI mode 1 5 ms (typ) 1.2 ms (typ) List/Step sweep mode 5 ms (typ) 9 µs (typ) Digital sweep modes In list sweep mode each point in the list can have independent waveforms along with user definable frequencies and amplitudes. See the amplitude and frequency sections for more detail. Data transfer rates LAN to non-volatile storage 161 ksa/s (meas) LAN to baseband generator 265 ksa/s (meas) Non-volatile storage to baseband generator 262 ksa/s (meas) 1. SCPI mode switching speed applies when waveforms are pre-loaded in list sweep and sample rate 1 MSa/s. 2. Internal Channel Correction is available with firmware revision A.1.6 and Option N5182/62AK-R2C. 17

Arbitrary waveform memory Maximum playback capacity 8 MSa, 64 MSa (Option 19) Maximum storage capacity including markers 8 MSa Waveform segments Segment length 6 samples to 8 MSa 6 samples to 64 MSa (Option 19) Maximum number of segments 124, 8192 (Option 19) in baseband generator playback memory Maximum number of segments 8192 in non-volatile memory Minimum memory allocation 256 samples per segment Waveform sequences Maximum number of sequences Up to 2 depending on memory usage Maximum number of segments/sequence 124 Maximum number of repetitions 65535 Triggers Types Continuous, single, gated, segment advance Source Trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB) Modes Continuous Free run, trigger and run, reset and run Single No retrigger, buffered trigger, immediate retrigger Gated Negative polarity or positive polarity Segment advance Single or continuous External delay time 8 ns to 3 s External delay resolution 8 ns Trigger latency 1 49 ns + 1 sample clock period (nom) Trigger accuracy 1 ±4 ns (nom) Markers [Markers are defined in a segment during the waveform generation process, or from the front panel. A marker can also be routed to the RF blanking and ALC Hold functions] Marker polarity Negative, positive Number of markers 4 Burst on / off ratio > 8 db (typ) AWGN [Option 43] Type Real-time, continuously calculated and played using DSP Modes of operation Standalone or digitally added to arbitrary waveform Bandwidth 2 1 Hz to 1 MHz Crest factor 15 db Randomness 9 bit pseudo-random generation, repetition 9 period 313 x 1 years Carrier to noise ratio ± 1 db when added to arbitrary waveforms Carrier to noise ratio error Magnitude error.2 db at baseband I/Q outputs 1. Single trigger mode only. 2. Maximum bandwidth depends on installed baseband generator options. 18

Custom modulation (Option 431) Multicarrier Number of carriers Frequency offset [per carrier] Power offset [per carrier] Symbol rate Filter types Modulation PSK Up to 1 [limited by a max bandwidth of 8 MHz depending on symbol rate and modulation type] 4 MHz to +4 MHz db to 4 db 5 sps to 62.5 Msps Nyquist, Root Nyquist, Gaussian, Rectangular, APCO 25 C4EM, user BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4dqpsk, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 FSK Selectable: 2, 4, 8, 16 MSK ASK Quick Setup modes Data APCO 25w/C4FM, APCO25 w/cqpsk, Bluetooth, CDPD, DECT, EDGE, GSM, NADC, PDC, PHS, PWT, TETRA Random only Multitone and two-tone (Option 43) Number of tones Frequency spacing Phase [per tone] 2 to 64, with selectable on/off state per tone 1 Hz to 1 MHz Fixed or random Real-time Phase Noise Impairments (Option 432) Close-in phase noise characteristics 2 db/decade slope Far-out phase noise characteristics 2 db/decade slope Mid frequency characteristics Start frequency (f1) Offset settable from to 48 MHz Stop frequency (f2) Offset settable from to 48 MHz Phase noise amplitude level (L(f)) User selected; max degradation dependent on f2 19

EVM performance data 1, 2 Format GSM EDGE cdma2/1xev-d W-CDMA Modulation type GMSK (bursted) 3pi/8 8PSK (bursted) QPSK QPSK Modulation rate 27.833 ksps 27.833 ksps 1.2288 Mcps 3.84 Mcps Channel configuration 1 timeslot 1 timeslot pilot channel 1 DPCH Frequency 3 8 to 9 MHz 8 to 9 MHz 8 to 9 MHz 18 to 19 MHz 18 to 19 MHz 18 to 19 MHz 18 to 22 MHz EVM power level 7 dbm 7 dbm 7 dbm 7 dbm EVM power level 13 dbm 13 dbm 13 dbm 13 dbm with Option 1EA EVM Global phase error Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ 1.2%.7% 1.3%.8% 1.2%.8% rms.8.2 peak 1.5.6 Format 82.11a/g 82.16e WiMAX 4 QPSK 5 16QAM 5 Modulation type 64QAM 64QAM QPSK 16QAM Modulation rate 54 Mbps 4 MSps 4 MSps Frequency 3 24 to 2484 MHz 23 to 269 MHz 3 GHz 6 GHz 3 GHz 6 GHz 515 to 5825 MHz 33 to 38 MHz EVM power level 5 dbm 2 dbm 4 dbm 4 dbm 4 dbm 4 dbm EVM power level 2 dbm 8 dbm 1 dbm 1 dbm 1 dbm 1 dbm with Option 1EA EVM.51% (measured).4% (measured) Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ 1.2%.8% 1.9% 1.1% 1.1%.6% 1.5%.9% 3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance Offset Configuration Frequency Standard Option UNV Option UNV with Option 1EA Power level 7 dbm 7 dbm 5 dbm Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ Adjacent (5 MHz) 1 DPCH, 1 carrier 18 to 22 MHz 68 dbc 7 dbc 71 dbc 73 dbc 71 dbc 73 dbc Alternate (1 MHz) 69 dbc 7 dbc 71 dbc 75 dbc 71 dbc 75 dbc Adjacent (5 MHz) Test model 1 with 18 to 22 MHz 64 dbc 65 dbc 71 dbc 73 dbc 71 dbc 73 dbc Alternate (1 MHz) 64 DPCH, 1 carrier 67 dbc 67 dbc 71 dbc 75 dbc 71 dbc 75 dbc Adjacent (5 MHz) Test model 1 with 18 to 22 MHz 57 dbc 59 dbc 65 dbc 67 dbc 64 dbc 66 dbc Alternate (1 MHz) 64 DPCH, 4 carrier 57 dbc 6 dbc 66 dbc 68 dbc 66 dbc 68 dbc ACLR (dbc) Single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA ACLR test model 1 (with Option UNV and 1EA) -69. -7. -71. -72. -73. -74. -75. 1 DPCH 64 DPCH -76. -1-15 5 1 Power level (dbm) ACLR (dbc) 4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA test model 1 with 64 DPCH ACLR (Typical with Option UNV and 1EA) -61-62 -63-64 -65-66 -67-68 -69-7 -1-8 6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 Power level (dbm) 1. EVM specifications apply for the default ARB file setup conditions with the default ARB files supplied with the instrument. 2. EVM specifications apply after execution of an I/Q calibration when the instrument is maintained within ± 5 C of the calibration temperature. 3. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown. 4. 82.16e WiMAX signal configuration: bandwidth: 1 MHz, FFT: 124, frame length: 5 ms, guard period: 1/8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 3 symbols of PN9 data. 5. The QPSK and 16QAM signals were tested with a root Nyquist filter with α =.2 2

Single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH 4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH 3GPP2 cdma2 distortion performance Offset Configuration Frequency Standard (typ) Option UNV (typ) Option UNV with Option 1EA (typ) Power 7 db Power 7 db Power 5 db 885 khz to 1.98 MHz 9 channel forward link 8 to 9 MHz 78 dbc 79 dbc 77 dbc > 1.98 to 4. MHz 18 to 22 MHz 83 dbc 87 dbc 87 dbc > 4. to 1 MHz 88 dbc 93 dbc 93 dbc ACLR (dbc) 3GPP2 cdma2 ACLR 9 channel forward link (with Option UNV and 1EA) -76-77 -78-79 -8-81 -82-83 -84-85 -86-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 Power level (dbm) 21

GSM / EDGE output RF spectrum (ORFS) 1 GSM EDGE Offset Configuration Frequency 2 Standard Option UNV Standard Option UNV (typ) (typ) (typ) (typ) (typ) 2 khz 8 MHz 33 dbc 37 dbc 35 dbc 39 dbc 1 normal 8 to 4 khz to 9 MHz 67 dbc 71 dbc 67 dbc 71 dbc timeslot, 9 MHz 6 khz 18 MHz 79 dbc 83 dbc 78 dbc 82 dbc bursted 18 to 8 khz to 19 MHz 8 dbc 84 dbc 8 dbc 84 dbc 19 MHz 12 khz 82 dbc 86 dbc 81 dbc 85 dbc 82.16e mobile WiMAX distortion performance 3 Power level Offset Configuration 3,4 Frequency Standard (meas) UNV (meas) < 7 dbm 1 MHz QPSK 2.5 and 3.5 GHz 62 dbc 66 dbc Up to +5 dbm 1 MHz QPSK 3.5 GHz 61 dbc 65 dbc 82.16e WiMAX spectral mask performance 82.16e WiMAX EVM performance data Signal configuration: Downlink signal, 3 symbols, QPSK, 1 MHz bandwidth Power level: 7 dbm Signal configuration: Downlink signal, 3 symbols, 64QAM, 1 MHz bandwidth Power level: 7 dbm WiMAX distortion performance (with Option UNV and 1EA) 25 MHz 35 MHz -1-2 ACLR (dbc) -3-4 -5-6 -7-8 -12-7 -2 3 8 13 18 Power level (dbm) Signal configuration: QPSK 1. Specifications apply for power levels +7 dbm. 2. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown. 3. 82.16e WiMAX signal configuration: bandwidth: 1 MHz, FFT: 124, frame length: 5 ms, guard period: 1/8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 3 symbols of PN9 data. 4. Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 1 MHz. 22

WLAN Signal configuration: OSR: 4 Window length: 16 Power level: dbm Carrier frequency: 5.85 GHz Signal configuration: OSR: 4 Window length: 16 Power level: dbm Carrier frequency: 5.85 GHz 82.11a WLAN spectral mask performance 82.11a WLAN EVM performance 1. Specifications apply for power levels +7 dbm. 2. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown. 3. 82.16e WiMAX signal configuration: bandwidth: 1 MHz, FFT: 124, frame length: 5 ms, guard period: 1/8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 3 symbols of PN9 data. 4. Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 1 MHz. 23

QPSK 2 Measured EVM performance versus modulation rate 2 Measured EVM performance versus carrier frequency EVM (% RMS) 1.5 1.5 ALC ON ALC OFF.1.2.1.5 2 1 2 Modulation rate (MHZ) EVM (% RMS) 1.5 1.5 ALC ON 25 25 1 175 25 325 4 475 55 Frequency (MHZ) Signal configuration: QPSK modulation Alpha:.25 Power level: +4 dbm Carrier frequency 2.2 GHz Signal configuration: QPSK modulation Alpha:.25 Power level: +4 dbm Symbol rate: 4 MSymb/s EVM (% RMS) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Measured EVM performance versus modulation rate (Internal Channel Corrections OFF and ON) 1 Channel Correction OFF Channel Correction ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Modulation rate (MHZ) Signal configuration: QPSK modulation Alpha:.25 Power level: +4 dbm Carrier frequency 2.2 GHz EVM (% RMS) Measured EVM performance versus carrier frequency (Internal Channel Corrections OFF and ON) 1 9 8 Channel Correction OFF 7 Channel Correction ON 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHZ) Signal configuration: QPSK modulation Alpha:.25 Power level: +4 dbm Symbol rate: 62.5 MSymb/s 1. Internal Channel Correction is available with firmware revision A.1.6 and Option N5182/62AK-R2C. 24

General Characteristics Remote programming Interfaces GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk LAN 1BaseT LAN interface, LXI class C compliant USB Version 2. Control languages SCPI Version 1997. Compatibility languages supporting 1% of commonly used commands 1 Agilent Technologies E4438C, E4428C, E442xB, E443xB, E8241A, E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C/D, E8267C/D, 8648 series, 8656B, E8663B, 8657A/B Aeroflex Incorporated 341 series Rohde & Schwarz SMU2A, SMJ1A, SMATE2A, SMIQ, SML, SMV Power requirements 1 to 12 VAC, 5 to 6 Hz, 4 Hz 22 to 24 VAC, 5 to 6 Hz, 4 Hz 25 W maximum Operating temperature range to 55 C Storage temperature range 4 to 7 C Operating and storage altitude Up to 15, feet Environmental stress Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Agilent Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power line conditions. Test Methods are aligned with IEC 668-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-288F Class 3. Safety/EMC Complies with applicable Safety and EMC regulations and directives. Memory Memory is shared by instrument states, user data files, sweep list files, waveform sequences, and other files. There are 4 GB of flash memory available in the N5182A MXG. Depending on how the memory is utilized, a maximum of 1 instrument states can be saved. Security (Option 6) Memory sanitizing, memory sanitizing on power on, and display blanking Self test Internal diagnostic routines test most modules in a preset condition. For each module, if its node voltages are within acceptable limits, the module passes the test. 1. Firmware version A.1.1 and later. 25

Weight 12.5 kg (27.5 lb.) net, 27.2 kg (6 lb.) shipping dimensions 13 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm L [3.5 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in L] Recommended calibration cycle 24 months ISO compliant The Agilent N5182A MXG is manufactured in an ISO-91 registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies commitment to quality. Front panel connectors 1 RF output 2 Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector. I and Q inputs 2 Accepts in-phase and quadrature input signals for I/Q modulation. Nominal input impedance is 5 Ω. Damage levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak. USB 2. Used with a memory stick for transferring instrument states, licenses and other files into or out of the instrument. Also used with U2 Series USB average power sensors. For a current list of supported memory sticks, visit www.agilent.com/find/mxg, click on Technical Support, and refer to FAQs: Waveform Downloads and Storage. Rear panel connectors 1 RF output Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector. (Option 1EM or N5162A) I and Q inputs Accepts in-phase and quadrature input signals for I/Q (Option 1EM or N5162A) modulation. SMB connector, nominal input impedance is 5 Ω. Damage levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak. Option 1EM and N5162A units will come with 2 SMB to BNC adapters. I and Q outputs Outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal baseband generator. Nominal output impedance 5 Ω, DC coupled. Damage levels ±2 V. I and Q outputs Outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for differential (Option 1EL) applications. Nominal output impedance is 5 Ω, DC-coupled. Damage levels are ±2 V. EXT Clk Reserved for future use. Event 1 This connector outputs the programmable timing signal generated by marker 1. The marker signal can also be routed internally to control the RF blanking and ALC hold functions. This signal is also available on the AUX I/O connector. This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS compatible. Damage levels are > +8 V and < 4 V. Pattern trigger Accepts signal to trigger internal pattern generator to start single pattern output, for use with the internal baseband generator (Option 651, 652, 654). Accepts CMOS 3 signal with minimum pulse width of 1ns. Female BNC; Damage levels are > +8 V and < 4 V. Sweep out Generates output voltage, to +1 V when the signal generator is sweeping. This output can also be programmed to indicate when the source is settled or output pulse video and is TTL and CMOS compatible in this mode. Output impedance < 1 Ω, can drive 2 kω. Damage levels are ±15 V. AM External AM input. Nominal input impedance is 5 Ω. Damage levels are ±5 V. FM External FM input. Nominal input impedance is 5 Ω. Damage levels are ±5 V. 1. All connectors are BNC unless otherwise noted. 2. All N5162A MXG ATE connectors located on rear panel. 3. Rear panel inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS, unless indicated otherwise. CMOS inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels. 26

Pulse Trigger in Trigger out Reference input External pulse modulation input. This input is TTL and CMOS compatible. Low logic levels are V and high logic levels are +1 V. Nominal input impedance is 5 Ω. Input damage levels are.3 V and +5.3 V. Accepts TTL and CMOS level signals for triggering point-to-point in sweep mode. Damage levels are.3 V and +5.3 V. Outputs a TTL and CMOS compatible level signal for use with sweep mode. The signal is high at start of dwell, or when waiting for point trigger in manual sweep mode; low when dwell is over or point trigger is received. This output can also be programmed to indicate when the source is settled, pulse synchronization, or pulse video. Nominal output impedance 5 ohms. Input damage levels are.3 V and +5.3 V. Accepts a 1 MHz reference signal used to frequency lock the internal timebase. Option 1ER adds the capability to lock to a frequency from 1 MHz to 5 MHz. Nominal input level -3.5 to +2 dbm, impedance 5 Ω, sine or square waveform. 1 MHz out Outputs the 1 MHz reference signal used by internal timebase. Level nominally +3.9 dbm. Nominal output impedance 5 Ω. Input damage level is +16 dbm. LO in (Option 12) LO out (Option 12) Accepts a signal from a master signal generator that is used as the LO for MXG vector in order to configure a phase coherent system of 2 to 4 MXG vector signal generators. Nominal input levels between to +7 dbm. Nominal input impedance 5 Ω. Outputs a reference signal that can be supplied to up to 4 MXG vector signal generators in a phase coherent system. Nominal output levels between to 7 dbm. Nominal output impedance 5 Ω. Digital bus I/O Reserved for future use. Aux IO The AUX I/O connector provides additional digital signal (5 pin SCSI II connector) outputs as follows. Event 1-4 (Pin 1-4) This connector outputs programmable timing signals generated by markers 1-4. The marker signals can also routed internally to control the RF blanking and ALC hold functions. This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS compatible. Damage levels are > +8 V and < 4 V. USB 2. LAN (1 BaseT) GPIB The USB connector provides remote programming functions via SCPI. The LAN connector provides the same SCPI remote programming functionality as the GPIB connector. The LAN connector is also used to access the internal web server and FTP server. The LAN supports DHCP, sockets SCPI, VXI-11 SCPI, connection monitoring, dynamic hostname services, TCP keep alive. This interface is LXI class C and B compliant. Trigger response time for the immediate LAN trigger is.5 ms (minimum), 4 ms (maximum), 2 ms typical; delayed/alarm triger is unknown. Trigger output response time is.5 ms (minimum), 4 ms (maximum), 2 ms typical. The GPIB connector provides remote programming functionality via SCPI. 27

Ordering Information Frequency 53 Frequency range from 1 khz to 3 GHz 56 Frequency range from 1 khz to 6 GHz Performance UNZ Fast switching enhancements 1EA High output power 1EQ Low power (< 11 dbm) UNU Pulse modulation UNW Narrow pulse modulation UNT AM, FM, phase modulation 6 Instrument security 1ER Flexible reference input (1-5 MHz) 1EM Move RF output to rear panel 1 UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data 99 Expanded license key upgradeability 2 12 LO in/out for phase coherency Vector specific options 651 Internal baseband generator (3 MSa/s, 8 MSa) 652 Internal baseband generator (6 MSa/s, 8 MSa) 654 Internal baseband generator (125 MSa/s, 8 MSa) 19 Increase baseband generator memory to 64 MSa 1EL Differential I/Q outputs 43 Calibrated AWGN UNV Enhanced dynamic range 43 Multitone and two-tone 431 Custom digital modulation 432 Phase noise impairments Signal Studio software N76B Signal Studio for 3GPP W-CDMA with HSDPA/HSUPA N761B Signal Studio for 3GPP2 CDMA N762B Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE N7612B Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA N7613A Signal Studio for 82.16-24 (WiMAX) N7615B Signal Studio for 82.16 WiMAX N7617B Signal Studio for 82.11 WLAN N7621B Signal Studio for multitone distortion test N7622A Signal Studio toolkit N7623B Signal Studio for digital video N7624B Signal Studio for 3GPP LTE Accessories 1CM Rackmount kit 1CN Front handle kit 1CP Rackmount and front handle kit 1CR Rack slide kit AXT Transit case 8 Customer service kit front panel connector configuration 81 Customer service kit rear panel connector configuration 1. Not available on N5162A MXG ATE. 2. For more information on upgrades and Option 99 refer to Agilent MXG Signal Generator Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN. 28

Archive Section Frequency Minimum frequency 1 khz 1 Output power Range 2 Standard Option 1EQ 3 (for serial number 1 khz to 25 khz -11 to +4 dbm -127 to +4 dbm prefix 4742xxxx) > 25 khz to 2.5 GHz -11 to +13 dbm -127 to +13 dbm > 2.5 to 3. GHz -11 to +1 dbm -127 to +1 dbm > 3. to 4.5 GHz -11 to +13 dbm -127 to +13 dbm > 4.5 to 5.8 GHz -11 to +1 dbm -127 to +1 dbm > 5.8 to 6 GHz -11 to +7 dbm -127 to +7 dbm Measured maximum available output power 18 17 Max output power (dbm) 16 15 14 13 12 11 1.25 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHz) Output power Range 2 Standard Option 1EQ 3 (for serial number 25 khz to 2.5 GHz -11 to +13 dbm -127 to +13 dbm prefixes lower than > 2.5 to 3. GHz -11 to +1 dbm -127 to +1 dbm 4742xxxx) > 3. to 4.5 GHz -11 to +13 dbm -127 to +13 dbm > 4.5 to 5.8 GHz -11 to +1 dbm -127 to +1 dbm > 5.8 to 6 GHz -11 to +7 dbm -127 to +7 dbm 1. Performance below 25 khz is unspecified for units with serial numbers lower than 4742xxxx. 2. Quoted specifications between 2 and 3 C. Maximum output power typically decreases by.2 db/ C for temperatures outside of this range. 3. Settable to -144 dbm with Option 1EQ, but unspecified below -127 dbm. 29

Maximum available output power 18 17 Max output power (dbm) 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (MHz) SWR 2.1 GHz 1.4:1 (typ) (for serial number > 2.1 GHz to 4 GHz 1.5:1 (typ) prefix 4742xxxx) > 4. GHz 5.6 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) > 5.6 GHz to 6 GHz 2.:1 (typ) Maximum Max DC voltage 5 VDC (nom) reverse power 25 khz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) SWR 1.4 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) (for serial number > 1.4 GHz to 4 GHz 2.3:1 (typ) prefixes lower than > 4. GHz 5. GHz 2.4:1 (typ) 4742xxxx) > 5. GHz to 6 GHz 2.2:1 (typ) Maximum Max DC voltage 5 VDC (nom) reverse power 5 khz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on] (for serial number prefix 4742xxxx) Standard Option 1EQ +7 2 to -6 dbm < -6 to -11 dbm < -11 to -127 dbm 1 khz to 25 khz ±.6 db ±1. db --- > 25 khz to 1 MHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1.7 db > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1. db > 1 GHz to 3 GHz ±.7 db ±.9 db ±1.4 db > 3 GHz to 4 GHz ±.8 db ±.9 db ±1. db > 4 GHz to 6 GHz ±.8 db ±1.1 db ±1.3 db Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on] (for serial number prefixes lower than 4742xxxx) Standard Option 1EQ +7 to -6 dbm < -6 to -11 dbm < -11 to -127 dbm 25 khz to 1 MHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1.7 db > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±.6 db ±.7 db ±1. db > 1 GHz to 3 GHz ±.7 db ±.9 db ±1.4 db > 3 GHz to 4 GHz ±.8 db ±.9 db ±1. db > 4 GHz to 6 GHz ±.8 db ±1.1 db ±1.3 db 1. Quoted specifications between 2 and 3 C. For temperatures outside of this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by.1 db/ C for frequencies 4.5 GHz and.2 db/ C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz. 2. Level accuracy specified to +7 dbm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower. 3

Spectral Purity (for serial numbers lower than 4818xxxx) Harmonics 1 [CW mode, output level < 4 dbm] 25 khz to 3 GHz < -3 dbc > 3 GHz to 6 GHz < -44 dbc (typ) Nonharmonics 1 [CW mode], > 1 khz offset 25 khz to 25 MHz < -54 dbc, < 7 dbc (typ) > 25 MHz to 375 MHz < -61 dbc, < -81 dbc (typ) > 375 MHz to 75 MHz < -55 dbc, < -73 dbc (typ) > 75 MHz to 1.5 GHz < -48 dbc, < -62 dbc (typ) > 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz < -48 dbc, < -62 dbc (typ) > 3 GHz to 6 GHz < -42 dbc, < -56 dbc (typ) Related Literature Subharmonics 1 [CW mode] 4 GHz < -76 dbc > 4 GHz to 5 GHz < -64 dbc > 5 GHz to 5.5 GHz < -5 dbc > 5.5 GHz to 6 GHz < -46 dbc Application literature RF Source Basics, a self-paced tutorial (CD-ROM), literature number 598-26E. Accurate amplifier ACLR and ACPR testing with the Agilent MXG Vector Signal Generator, literature number 5989-5471EN Improving Throughput with Fast RF Signal Generator Switching, literature number 5989-5487EN Digital Modulation in Communications Systems-An Introduction, Application Note 1298, literature number 5965-716E. Testing CDMA Base Station Amplifiers, Application Note 137, literature number 5967-5486E. Product literature Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Brochure, literature number 5989-574EN Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN Agilent N5181A analog signal generator, Data Sheet, literature number 5989-5311EN E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Brochure, literature number 5988-3935EN. E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Configuration Guide, literature number 5988-485EN. E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Data Sheet, literature number 5988-439EN 1. Harmonics, sub-harmonics, and non-harmonics outside the frequency range of the instrument are typical. 31

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